Davita, partner of renowned rapper Zlatan Ibile, has come out in strong defense of their son following criticism for his recent actions. The son was seen in a video calling Lagos street urchins “bad boys”, sparking outrage and disappointment among fans and followers. However, Davita has stood up for her child, dismissing the criticism and…
The recent collapse of a two-storey building at Saint Academy in Plateau State, which claimed the lives of 22 people including students, has once again highlighted Nigeria’s ongoing struggle with building failures. While the immediate focus is on the tragedy and the rescue efforts, the underlying causes of these recurrent disasters demand urgent attention. A…
Chief Olusegun Osoba’s book launch is a fitting tribute to his remarkable career, which has spanned decades and left an indelible mark on Nigeria’s history. As a journalist, he has promoted fact-based reporting and investigative journalism, while his political career has been defined by his championing of good governance and democracy. By representing President Tinubu…
In a devastating incident in central Nigeria, a two-storey school building, Saint Academy, collapsed in the Busa Buji community of Plateau State. The collapse occurred on Friday shortly after students, most of whom were 15 years old or younger, had arrived for classes. According to police spokesman Alfred Alabo, at least 22 students have been…
Justice A. Bello of the Kaduna State High Court has convicted and sentenced Saadu Salisu, Omoruyi Osavbie (a.k.a Antonio Hendo Henderson), and Daniel Japheth (a.k.a Cain Steven) to various jail terms for internet fraud. The trio was prosecuted by the Kaduna Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on separate one-count charges….
Davido’s bodyguard, Segun Ogunjobi, has reacted to reports that he was assaulted by his boss at his traditional wedding. A viral video appeared to show Davido slapping his bodyguard, but Segun has clarified that the video was taken out of context. According to Segun, Davido was simply cautioning him for trying to keep a young…
Three months after his arrest at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Ikeja, Lagos, Freeman Charles Ogbonna by NDLEA, an India-bound passenger, has been sentenced to 25 years imprisonment by a Federal High Court. Ogbonna was apprehended by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) after vomiting and excreting 80 wraps of…
NNPC Ltd has announced a state of emergency on oil production in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. This bold move aims to increase crude oil production and grow the country’s reserves. The declaration was made by the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Mr. Mele Kyari, during his keynote address at the 23rd Nigeria…
On Monday, July 1, 2024, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) opposed the application of former Minister of Power and Steel, Olu Agunloye, seeking permission to travel overseas for medical treatment. The EFCC, which is prosecuting Agunloye, argued that his request to travel abroad for a medical check-up was an attempt to evade justice….
A Federal High Court in Lagos has nullified the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) declaration of Mrs. Margaret Emefiele, wife of former Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele, as a wanted person. The court ruled that the EFCC’s action was not legally valid and violated Mrs. Margaret Emefiele’s fundamental human rights. Mrs. Margaret Emefiele had…
